Senior MEICA Engineer

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as MEICA Engineer will see you as a key member of the Water & Environment East team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice

Experience required…

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Chartered MechEng and/or 10 years or more experience
• Working knowledge of Sewers for Adoption / OFWAT Design and Construction Guide.
• Ability to undertake rising main and pumping station calculations.
• Experience of undertaking design & delivery of projects within the water industry or similar industries.
• Knowledge in the design and selection of mechanical equipment, such as mechanical pumps, air blowers, chemical dosing plant and infrastructure, screening equipment, walkways and access.
• Ability to undertake sump and pipework design across a variety of pump installations.
• Experience of commissioning complex pumping systems, and a working knowledge of WIMES specifications and pumping system control philosophies.
• An in depth understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
• Experience adhering to CDM 2015 legislation and Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR) and ATEX compliancy.
• An understanding of the designer’s responsibilities under the CDM regulations
• Sound understanding of H&S risks associated with water and/or sewerage operation and construction
• Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues, other engineering disciplines and clients
• Capable of working independently leading projects, teams and staff.
• Working alongside the Project Managers and Engineering Design team to deliver complex and non-complex projects across the frameworks
• Completing reference designs, detailed designs and preparing reports.
• Producing Technical specifications and proposals for various projects
• Working alongside and mentoring other members of the design team.

Desirable:

• Previous Water Company Experience.
• Knowledge of S185 (diversions) and S98 (requisition) of the Water Industries Act.

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community